About this title: How can you turn an English department into a revenue centre? How do you grade students if they are "customers" you must please? How do you keep industry from dictating a university's research agenda? What happens when the life of the mind meets the bottom line? Wry and insightful, this book takes us on a cross-country tour of the most powerful ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: 1st Print/Original Cover Art
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr, Cumbreland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780674011465ISBN:0674011465
Description: GOOD. NEAR FINE DJ/in Mylar Wrap. Ex-Library Exlibrary copy/stamp inside cover/last blank page torn out/excellent reading copy/DJ is excellent shape/sticker on spine/mylar wrap. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr
Date Published: 2004-09-01
ISBN-13:9780674016347ISBN:0674016343
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780674016347. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Date Published: 2003-11-30
ISBN-13:9780674011465ISBN:0674011465
Description: New. Book is Brand New, Gift condition. Free tracking # included! International buyers are welcome. We ship every business day. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Date Published: 11/30/2003
ISBN-13:9780674011465ISBN:0674011465
Description: Excellent Conditon in Excellent Condition jacket. HardCover, Excellent Condition, clean/unmarked, tight binding, minor edge/jacket wear, from a private collection. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780674016347ISBN:0674016343
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780674011465ISBN:0674011465
Description: Acceptable. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, item may contain library markings; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780674016347ISBN:0674016343
Description: Paperback. Almost new condition. Almost new condition. SKU: 24995219 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780674016347 Almost new condition. Almost new condition. SKU: 24995219 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780674016347ISBN:0674016343
Description: New. Wry and insightful, "Shakespeare, Einstein, and the Bottom Line" takes readers on a cross-country tour of the most powerful trend in academic life today--the rise of business values and the belief that efficiency, immediate practical usefulness, and... read more
"As I read this, I keep adding sticky notes so I remember to return to certain passages. Already I have six or eight stickies in the first 75 pages. Kirp offers an unexpected vantage point on higher ed, even in his introduction. Not dry at all, surprisingly, and much easier reading than I anticipated."
"This was by far my favorite of all required reading for my Higher Education Administration program. I would highly recommend it for anyone working or interested in higher ed or generally intrigued by the creeping marketization of the nonprofit world. Kirp discusses the phenomenon of universities becoming increasingly business-like by giving concrete examples at different institutions and in various aspects of higher ed (marketing, recruitment, techonology, etc.). A very timely topic that will continue to receive attention in the context of higher education and the nonprofit realm in general."
"It's been awhile since I read this book but for those trying to get a handle of the marketing of higher education and its implication on the industry -- yes INDUSTRY of education, it provides a balanced view of a very complex situation in an entirely accessible way. A must read if your interested in the current history of higher education.
Kirp, it should be noted, is a professor of public policy at Berkley and came to explore this phenomenon as a researcher with a fairly objective eye. Refreshingly, he is not trying to sell anything, adding to his authenticity and integrity in relating this story."
"This is a great overview of the various ways colleges have integrated themselves into the free market, sometimes controversially. Kirp is urbane and funny, and the material is as engaging as any on the topic could be: anyone curious about how the economy affects college financial aid, admissions processes, and administration should pick this up first."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
